LibGuides: Researching Management In CCOL: Company/Industry Research

Business Information via the Boston Public Library.

Kirstein Business Library at the BPL Kirstein was the second library in the country to be built specifically as a public business library. Today it offers career and job hunting information, entrepreneurial resources, assistance to investors, and maintains a variety of business directories and industry statistics. Kirstein Business Library also houses the Thomas R. Drey, Jr. Investment Center which offers up-to-date materials for those seeking information on how to invest wisely.
Boston Public Library Business Electronic Resources The Boston Public Library offers a wide variety of in depth business research resources available to every resident/ You will need a BPL Ecard to access them.online.
Boston Public Library Database: Mergent Intellect Powered by Hoover's™, a Dun & Bradstreet Solution, offers users a unique opportunity to access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more.
Boston Public Library Database: Mergent Online, In depth reports on over 30,000 Public companies, both U.S. and Global. Information includes financials from company SEC filings, annual reports (current and archived), institutional holdings and insider trading. This database provides a wealth of information in one stop. User needs to click on "Sign In" in the upper left-hand corner. Coverage: 1995-present
Get a BPL eCard (for working online only) The Boston Public Library eCard gives you instant access to thousands of ebooks, movies, audio files, magazines and more.

Business Information via the Cambridge Public Library

Lexis/Nexis (via the Cambridge Public Library) ACCESSIBLE WITH YOUR CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD, Get business, company, consumer and industry information and news as well as individual Company information dossiers
Get a Cambridge Public Library Card Any Massachusetts resident may acquire a A library card, it's quick and easy to get and gives you access to over 6 million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, and online resources. You may obtain a library card by presenting a photo id with your current local address, OR a photo id plus one printed document with your name and current local address. There is no waiting period for a library card and it is free. Please fill out the printable form and bring it to one of the Cambridge Public Libraries with your ID and proof of address.

Business Information via California's State Libraries

ABI/Inform (VIA the Los Angeles Public Library) LAPL Library Card required Thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, key business and economics periodicals such as the Economist, country-and industry-focused reports, and downloadable data.
Mergent Intellect (VIA the Los Angeles Public Library) LAPL Library Card required. Access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more.
S&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage (VIA the Los Angeles Public) Libary LAPL Library Card required, S&P Capital IQ NetAdvantage is a comprehensive source of business and investment information, offering on-line access to S&P Capital IQ independent research, data and commentary on stocks, bonds, funds, and industries.
Get a Los Angles Public Library Card To receive a library card you can fill out an application in person at any Los Angeles Public Library location, or download the application form , fill it out and bring it in to any location, or pre-register over the Internet by visiting the Library's Web Pre-Registration Page. If you only want access to online resources, and are a resident of Los Angeles, you can get an eCard online. Library cards are free for California residents.
The Wall Street Journal via the California State Library
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By logging into either Business Source Complete or Gale Business insights Essentials,you'll have access to specific company and industry search widgets. See the two links and tutorials below.

Business Source Ultimate This link opens in a new window With premium full-text content and peer-reviewed business journals, this database is the essential tool for business students. It covers all disciplines of business, including marketing, management, accounting, banking, finance, and more. Indexing and abstracts and full text are available back as far as 1886. It contains over 5,600 full-text magazines and journals.

Depending upon which campus you are located on, You can usually find company data, annual reports, fact sheets, equity portraits and more via various state provided databases. See the suggestions below along with more more state specific information in the boxes on the right.

Boston Public Library Database: Mergent Online, In depth reports on over 30,000 Public companies, both U.S. and Global. Information includes financials from company SEC filings, annual reports (current and archived), institutional holdings and insider trading. This database provides a wealth of information in one stop. User needs to click on "Sign In" in the upper left-hand corner. Coverage: 1995-present
Lexis/Nexis (via the Cambridge Public Library) ACCESSIBLE WITH YOUR CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARY CARD, Get business, company, consumer and industry information and news as well as individual Company information dossiers
Mergent Intellect (via the Los Angeles Public Library) LAPL Library Card required. Access private and public U.S and international business data, industry news, facts and figures, executive contact information, the ability to access industry profiles and much more.

Determine whether the company is publicly-owned (stock trades) or privately-held. U.S. public companies must file reports with the SEC. You can find SEC filings at

U.S Securities and Exchange commission EDGAR | Company Filings Offering free access to more than 21 million filings,sSince 1934, the SEC has required disclosure in forms and documents. In 1984, EDGAR began collecting electronic documents to help investors get information. The SEC's new system requires data disclosure — the next step to improve how investors find and use information.

News and Web Information Sources

The company/industry you are researching is most likely to make news and be covered in the business press.

BBC Capital The British Broadcasting Corporation's money and business site.
Bloomberg Business Bloomberg is a premier site for business and financial market news, delivering world economic news, stock futures, stock quotes, & personal finance advice.
CNBC CNBC is a recognized world leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage and business information.
CNBC CNBC is a recognized world leader in business news, providing real-time financial market coverage and business information.
CNN Money CNN Money is CNN.com's exclusive business website and the online home to Fortune and Money magazines.
Marketplace from NPR Every week, more than 12 million listeners turn to Marketplace, from American Public Media, for timely and accessible business and economic news. The portfolio of programs includes Marketplace with Kai Ryssdal, Marketplace Morning Report with David Brancaccio, Marketplace Weekend and Marketplace Tech. Learn more about our programs below.
Planet Money- the Economy Expalined, from NPR Imagine you could call up a friend and say, "Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy." Now imagine that's actually a fun evening. That's what's going on at Planet Money.
Reuters International multimedia news agency
U.S Securities and Exchange commission EDGAR | Company Filings Offering free access to more than 21 million filings,sSince 1934, the SEC has required disclosure in forms and documents. In 1984, EDGAR began collecting electronic documents to help investors get information. The SEC's new system requires data disclosure — the next step to improve how investors find and use information.
Yahoo Finance Provides company and industry profiles, stock prices, financial data, comparison charts.